It's hard to believe but we're already 1/2 way through this 2nd 6-weeks! Progress Reports will be handed out Monday November 1. They are to be signed and returned by Thursday Nov. 4. All missing work is to be turned in by Friday Nov. 5. We are getting ready to jump into preperations for our final exam show (Decemberb 14th @ 6:30pm). So try your best to be here, be on time and prepared to work so we can use every minute of classtime to get ready for a great performance!
Dance - we are finishing up techniques and giving choreography a try. Students will be guided through the process of making up their own parts of a dance, teaching it to the class and putting all the parts together for their performance. We will be choosing one type of technique to begin working on so stay tuned for updates!
Theatre- we are putting perfomances on hold and focusing on what happends behind the scenes in the theatre. Students will become familar with the technical aspects of productions and try out the roles in lighting, sound, costume, make-up and set design. We will also eventually be working with set/prop building tools - but only if you pass the safety test first!
Make sure if you miss class for whatever reason find a classmate to catch up. You can also check the bulliten board under the assignment logs. I'm looking forward to our preparations and will be posting updates for our performance.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Dance I Notebook Check 2
Dance Notebook Check #2
_______ 3 ring binder _______ Neatly / Organized _______ Name in Proper Place
_______ Syllabus _______ # Hall Passes (extra)
Journals
_______ 1.
Notes & Worksheets
_______ Bones & Muscles Notes
_______ Stretching & Conditioning Rating 1
_______ Warm-Up Notes
_______ Ballet Notes
_______ Ballet Puzzle
_______ Jazz Notes
_______ Jazz Puzzle
_______ Modern Notes
Quizzes & Tests
_______ Bones & Muscles Test
_______ Ballet Test (Written & Performance)
_______ Jazz Test
Grade _______________
*assignments must be in-order to receive credit ** Notebooks are due at the beginning of class
*** 10 points are taken off for each day turned in late
Theatre I Notebook Check 2
Theatre Notebook Check #2
_______ 3 ring binder _______ Neat/Organized _______ Name in Proper Place
_______ Syllabus _______ # Hall Passes (extra credit)
Journals: _______ 1.
Notes & Worksheets
_______ Character Notes
_______ Autobiography
_______ Character Profile
_______ Character Profile Worksheet
_______ Emotional Expression Worksheet
_______ Play Notes
_______ Weekend Outline
_______ Stage Notes
_______ Stage Drawing
_______ Chapter 3 Worksheet
_______ Improv Notes
_______ Pantomime/Voice Notes
_______ Script/Prop Notes
Quizzes & Tests
_______ Character/Play Quiz
_______ Partner Script Writing Project Grade Sheet
_______ Monologue Packet with Grade sheet
Grade _______________
*assignments must be in-order to receive credit ** Notebooks are due at the beginning of class
*** 10 points are taken off for each day turned in late
Notebook Checks!
Notebooks are Due the end of next week (Thursday October 21st). By now we have gone over what needs to be in your notebook and the order it needs to be in during class. Here i've given you the exact list that is posted on the board and bulliten board. They are seperate posts labled Theatre I Notebook Check 2 and Dance I Notebook Check 2. Make sure you notebook is neat and organized- this is an easy 100 that will count as a test grade :)
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Open House/Report Cards
It was soo nice so see some faces of both students and parents on Monday night for Open House! Just a reminder Report Cards come out today (Thurdsday October 14th). Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is any concern about a grade. I have individually spoke with students concerning their grades before they were posted. Emails are welcome anytime. Phone calls will be answered during my planning 11:30am-1:20pm or 3:00-3:30pm. Hope everyone is having a great semester and I'm looking forward to the adventures to come :)
email: brichardson@columbus.k12.nc.us
phone: 910-646-4094 ex. 2585
email: brichardson@columbus.k12.nc.us
phone: 910-646-4094 ex. 2585
Theatre Partner Script Packet
Partner Script Packet
1. Script Analysis –Individually for your role only(On your Script):
a) Highlight Dialogue (color 1)
b) [ ] main ideas
c) Highlight subscript (color 2)
d) Highlight stage direction (color 3)
e) Make a key or legend for your script (25pts)
2. Main Ideas Cheat Sheet (on notebook paper) (10pts)
For each speaking part list the main ideas in order – for your part only
3. Outline (worksheet) ONLY 1 PER GROUP (15pts)
4. Character Profile (on notebook paper): (25pts)
a) List 10 adjectives for your character
b) List 3 emotions your character experiences
c) List at least 3 props your character could use
d) Write 3 sentences explaining importance of your role
e) Write an alternative ending that would involve your character (minimum 4 sentences)
5. Design – Choose one design to do & turn in (15pts)
Set Design- create a detailed drawing of the set of your skit
Costume Design- create a costume for each character
Publicity Design- create a poster for you skit
* pay attention to details!
6. Peer Rehearsal Critique (worksheet) (10pts)
Extra Credit: Do an additional design choice or (based on effort)
Bring in props/costumes for skit presentations
Modern Dance Notes
Modern
Who: Martha Graham & Rudolf von Laban
What: 1st technique barefoot
When: early 1900’s
Where: U.S. and Europe
Why: rebel against Ballet & self expression (negative emotions)
Vocabulary:
Arch – wide open structure
Contract- “C” shape curve
Degage- disengage/remove from floor
Attitude-pose on one leg while the other is lifted and bent at the knee
Body Swing- full release of upper body
Locomoter- traveling/moving through space
Non-Locomoter- movement in one spot/not traveling
Literal – actual
Abstract- potential
Beginning 2nd 6 weeks
We are in full force!
Dance students have finished up Jazz and we're jumping right into Modern Dance. Modern tends to be challenging for some students due to it's creative nature. All is ask is that students come to class with an open mind and willingness to try :) Notes for Modern Dance will be posted if you were absent the day we take them in class.
Theatre students have started their Partner Script Projects. They have been paired up with a partner and given a script that they are going to bring to life on stage. We are working everyday on this project to go in depth about script analysis, voice (projection & articulation), characterization and memorization. Our goal is to have these memorized and ready to present by the end of next week. The assignment sheet will be posted with each assignment for the project so you can stay focused and not get behind :)
Dance students have finished up Jazz and we're jumping right into Modern Dance. Modern tends to be challenging for some students due to it's creative nature. All is ask is that students come to class with an open mind and willingness to try :) Notes for Modern Dance will be posted if you were absent the day we take them in class.
Theatre students have started their Partner Script Projects. They have been paired up with a partner and given a script that they are going to bring to life on stage. We are working everyday on this project to go in depth about script analysis, voice (projection & articulation), characterization and memorization. Our goal is to have these memorized and ready to present by the end of next week. The assignment sheet will be posted with each assignment for the project so you can stay focused and not get behind :)
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Jazz Notes
Jazz Notes
Who: Jack Cole, Bob Fosse (choreographers)
What: Broadway Show Dance (musical theatre)
When: 1900’s
Where: United States from Africa
Why: Exaggerated movements with Attitude
1. Parallel-two lines that never meet or cross
2. Jazz Hands-big number five or fingers spread apart
3. Blades-fingers together
4. Isolation-move one body part at a time
5. Ball change- rock back
6. Pivot-turn while one leg is still while the other changes directions
7. Grapevine – step out, cross back, out, together
8. Chasse-to chase/step together step
9. Jazz Square – stepping Cross, Back, Side, Front to make a square pattern
10. Pirouette-turn on one leg while the other is in passé
11. Grand Jete-big leap
12. Grand Battement-big kick
Ballet Notes
Ballet Notes
Who: Royalty- King Louis XIV
What: Strict technique
When: Eighteenth century
Where: France
Why: entertain at royalty parties
Turnout- heels together toes out (from hip)
Plié- to bend the knees
Relevé- rise to the ball of the foot
Tendu- point
En Croix- directions: front, side, back, side
Rond de Jambe- circling the leg
Coupé- point at the ankle
Passé- point at the knee
Developpé- extend the leg
Piqué – “ to prick ”quick passe
Glassade- glide to the side
Pas De Bouré- 3 steps (Back Side Front)
Arabesque- pose which dance stands on one leg with the other is pointed and arms are in a diagonal
Sauté- simple jump
Jeté- jump from one leg to another
Assemblé- to join together
Changement- changing from 5th to 5th
Chaines- series of small turning steps (open and close turns)
1st 6 weeks Update
I'm back!! Thank you to all of those students who behaved maturally & responsibly while I was on my honeymoon. I am now happily married (my new name is Dove however I will always respond to Richardson as well) and ready to jump right back into things.
It's crazy to think about but the 1st 6 weeks ends Wed. October 6th, 2010. By now I have met with students individually to discuss their current grade.
Dance - We have finished Ballet and moving right into Jazz. Make sure you're working on those vocabulary terms. Written & Performance test will be next week.
Theatre - You survived your first script project (some of you barely). We are moving on to monologues. By now you all have recieved a packet sheet explaining each task. All packets are to be completed and turned in by Thursday October 7th. Monologue presentations will be Friday October 8th. (keep in mind extra credit opportunites for the packet & presentation are there if you want to take advantage)
It's crazy to think about but the 1st 6 weeks ends Wed. October 6th, 2010. By now I have met with students individually to discuss their current grade.
Dance - We have finished Ballet and moving right into Jazz. Make sure you're working on those vocabulary terms. Written & Performance test will be next week.
Theatre - You survived your first script project (some of you barely). We are moving on to monologues. By now you all have recieved a packet sheet explaining each task. All packets are to be completed and turned in by Thursday October 7th. Monologue presentations will be Friday October 8th. (keep in mind extra credit opportunites for the packet & presentation are there if you want to take advantage)
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